Tom Harkin

• States Move on Minimum Wage

  By Lorraine Woellert, Bloomberg  |  February 14, 2013

  While Republicans in Congress balk, 19 states have enacted a minimum wage higher than the federal level.

• Reid Hopes for Last-Minute Budget Deal

  By Kathleen Hunter and Heidi Przybyla, Bloomberg  |  December 31, 2012

  Biggest sticking point said to be how to deal with more than $600 billion in automatic spending cuts.

• Court Urged to Uphold CFTC Limits

  By Silla Brush, Bloomberg  |  April 16, 2012

  Legislators submit briefs in case challenging regulations limiting commodities speculation.